Probation Officer

Overview

Position: Probation Officer

Department: Tribal Courts

Salary Grade: NE 6 Per the Class Code

Position Status: Full-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Under general supervision of the Chief Judge or designee, Monitors probations. Monitors compliance with Court Orders. Notifies the Chief Judge of non-compliance with the written Court Orders or Bench Orders. Refers parties to service Agencies or departments. Acts as liaison to the service agencies or departments. Tracks active cases. Breaches of confidentiality may lead to immediate termination.

• The Probation Officer is responsible for monitoring probationers according to their probation orders.
• The Probation Officer is responsible for monitoring compliance with Orders.
• Orders may be written or oral (Bench Orders).
• Orders are issued in criminal, civil and juvenile cases.
• Orders range from the requirements when a person is released on their own recognizance pending further Court proceedings, to probation requirements to child custody requirements to probate requirements.
• The Probation Officer shall maintain a directory with contact information for service agencies or departments so that the party may successfully meet the requirements of the Orders.
• The Probation Officer shall refer parties to service agencies or departments.
• The Probation Officer shall act as a liaison, if needed, with the service agencies or departments
• The Probation Officer shall conduct on-site visits to service agencies or departments to tailor the referrals to the party.
• In criminal, or juvenile cases, the Probation Officer may conduct alcohol and/or urinalyses testing.
• Within 24 hours of noncompliance with a provision in an Order, the Probation Officer shall submit a written memo to the Chief Judge. The written memo shall allege noncompliance and list the Tribal Code Section and/or paragraph in the Order that was allegedly violated.
• In the event of an emergency, the Probation Officer shall immediately notify the Chief Judge.
• In emergencies involving a crime or the need to protect the elderly or a minor, the Probation Officer shall immediately notify the Tribal Police.
• With Court Administrator, the Probation Officer coordinates placement/release in residential treatment/counseling facilities and incarceration facilities.
• Interacts, as needed, with Courts in other jurisdictions.
• Knows and understands Pueblo civil and criminal jurisdiction.
• Maintains a weekly probation/exclusion list for Chief Judge, Court Tribal Police.
• In the absence of the Chief Judge, the Probation Officer may be required to follow the directions of the Court Administrator or a Tribal Judge
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Contributes to team effort.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and cooperative working relations between employees, other organizations, and the public.
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Must be able to operate office machines such as a copy machine, fax machine, Microsoft Suite Word, Excel, Sleuth, Outlook Express, Payday HCM, Lexis, Docu Sign, Liberty Recording System, Elmo, Multiline Mitel Telephone System, My Passport Hard drive backup system.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with employees and community members regarding sensitive, confidential information.
• Ability to implement excellent customer services.
• Must have commitment, communication, confidentiality, initiative, adaptability to stressful situations and the ability to handle difficult interpersonal interactions and be accountable.
• Must be willing to learn all court duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED. Five to seven years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; or AA Degree or equivalent plus one year of administrative support experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.